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It will be a while yet before the Petersburg School District is able to finalize its budget, but administrators continue to plan for fewer staff next year, declining enrollment, flat local funding, less state funding and a major hike in insurance rates. The School Board got a budget update this week.

Petersburg is developing a local ordinance against the neglect and abuse of animals. The issue came up for discussion at this week’s City Council meeting. Local officials agreed on the spirit of the measure but they say it will need some revision to be enforceable.

Petersburg officials had nothing good to say about the state redistricting board’s draft maps at Monday night’s City Council meeting. The Mayor and Council were critical of the legislative lines and found the maps confusing and inaccurate. They didn’t take an official position on any of the proposals. Matt Lichtenstein reports:

The Legislature, over the weekend, passed a statutory change to help Petersburg and other Alaska communities qualify for grant money to repair or replace aging harbors they’ve taken over from the State.

Educators, counselors, day care workers and kids are getting ready for this year’s Early Childhood Family Fair in Petersburg. The event combines games, learning activities, and workshops for children and their parents. There’s free screening for kids hearing, vision and developmental issues at the fair as well as exhibits on a variety of topics and services available for families. There will be fire trucks, free helmets and characters like Mcgruff the crime dog. There will also be entertainment courtesy of “Little Kids Rock” and the “Steppin’ Out” dancers. Matt Lichtenstein stopped by the elementary school this week to get a preview from some of the organizers and to hear the students share memories of fairs past